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Tiny little seeds have started to make a big name for themselves. Most of us are familiar with sunflower and sesame seeds but some “new” seeds are starting to steal the spotlight and are being touted as “super-foods”. Here’s a quick look at some popular seeds, why they should be a part of your diet […]
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Last week I wrote about some of the health concerns that typically arise from eating gluten if you have a gluten sensitivity in the post Should you Break up with Gluten? The thing with gluten is that it’s addictivley delicious, I mean just the smell of fresh baked bread is intoxicating and it’s everywhere. Unless […]
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Sometimes, even with the best intentions of eating healthier, the media can brainwash us into eating things that aren’t really good for us because they’re marketed as health food. It’s so so so important to always read labels, because sometimes your sub-consious tells you something is ok and then you get home and decide to […]
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I love having tomatoes on hand, even when they’re not in season. They come in handy to add to a quick soup, make a pasta sauce or home made pizza. But I don’t buy them in cans, I only buy them in glass or the little boxes that you probably have noticed many canned items […]
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Another year, another valentines day. You might know by know that food holidays are not one favorites. I’m not a fan of schools, preschools or daycares having food themed parties that are centered around, candy, junk food and chemical and dye filled foods. Why can’t kids make hearts out of salt dough and decorate them […]
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Going gluten free is like breaking any other addiction, it takes dedication, willpower and sometimes you fumble a few times before it sticks. Nowadays going gluten-free and even grain-free seems to be a growing trend and more and more gluten free products are being introduced into the market and those that have always been gluten […]
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If one of your health goals is to stop taking over the counter medications or learn more about home remedies then essential oils are a great place to start. The right oil can help with anything from headaches, muscle aches and even diaper rash. They are wonderful and effective to use both on babies and […]
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I’m not sure how or why it happened but sometime a few months ago I noticed that my toddler started equating “snack” with something that comes out of the pantry. We’d be at home and it would be snack time and I’d offer her some fruit or veggies or something equally healthy and she’d say […]
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Don’t be fooled by what you hear about burning off all your pregnancy weight by breastfeeding. While some moms will, others, like me, will still be struggling with baby weight almost three years later. Sadly the struggles of pregnancy weight aren’t talked about as often by the moms struggling as the moms who nursed it […]
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It’s that time of year again when we’re all scratching our heads on what to get our family and friends or what to put on our wish list. Here are some of my favorite ideas for the ‘crunchy’ person in your life, or even the not so crunchy. Superfood gift basket. Make a trip to […]
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